Beryl Elizabeth Reid

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Beryl Elizabeth Reid, British character actress known for her versatility and best remembered for her roles as the lesbian radio soap opera actress in the stage and motion picture versions of The Killing of Sister George and the seductive landlady in the stage and film versions of Entertaining Mr. Sloane; she was appointed OBE in 1986 (b. June 17, 1920--d. Oct. 13, 1996).